2 burned bodies found in Algiers; deaths being investigated as homicides

Two bodies burned beyond recognition were found late Sunday night (July 29) in Algiers, New Orleans police said. The deaths are being investigated as homicides.

Authorities said they were responding to a brush fire at 11:35 p.m. Sunday when they found two "charred" bodies in the woods near the intersection of Maumus Avenue and Bennett Street (map).

Both bodies "show evidence of foul play," NOPD said early Monday morning. Police did not initially provide any details about the bodies, but said Wednesday one of the bodies was male and the other was female. No other information was immediately known.

The Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshal is working with NOPD in the investigation.

Anyone with information about this double homicide is asked to call Homicide Detective Nicolas Williams at 504-658-5300 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.